The Vikings racked up seven takeaways against the Chargers in Week 15 and play the Packers on Monday Night Football.

Analysis: Minnesota certainly played great defense Sunday, but Los Angeles did themselves no favors with their performance. The Vikings also added three sacks, with the only thing missing from the performance being a touchdown. QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers haven't been anything special offensively this season, but they still have the second-fewest giveaways (nine) in the league. That type of ball security leaves little room for error for the Minnesota D/ST in Week 16, though its defensive performance…read more

The Vikings allowed to 231 yards and seven points during the Week 14 victory over the Lions and play the Chargers on Sunday.

Analysis: Minnesota was close to the shutout as Detroit didn't score until 2:09 remaining in the game, and it had significant production with five sacks and two takeaways. The Chargers are coming off a 45-point explosion against the Jaguars, and despite their struggles this season still have a solid group of playmakers in WR Keenan Allen, TE Hunter Henry and RBs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler. Minnesota has been a solid defensive unit most of the season, but fantasy production has been inconsistent. Los…read more

The Vikings gave up 444 yards and 37 points to the Seahawks in Week 13 and will play the Lions on Sunday.

Analysis: Minnesota was torched for 218 rushing yards and 5.1 YPC as Seattle possessed the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but there was still plenty of production to be had. The Vikings had two sacks and two takeaways, including a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown from Anthony Harris. Week 14 presents a much more palatable matchup against the Lions, who are likely without QB Matthew Stafford (back/hip) once again. David Blough was serviceable in his first career start versus Chicago, but this…read more

The Vikings come out of their bye week allowing 338.6 YPG and 18.6 PPG and will play the Seahawks on Monday.

Analysis: Minnesota provided limited fantasy production with only one takeaway and two sacks Week 11 against Denver, but it still managed to avoid the loss. QB Russell Wilson provides a more challenging matchup Monday, but the Vikings have been a consistent defensively for most of the season. Minnesota also ranks in the top half of the league in takeaways (16) and sacks (31), and their well-rounded numbers provide a decent floor. Seattle is certainly no matchup to write home about, but you could do worse…read more

The Vikings surrendered 443 yards in Sundays 28-24 win over the Cowboys and will play the Broncos in Week 11.

Analysis: Minnesota forced the game's lone turnover and each team had one sack, so there wasn't much defensive fantasy production in this contest. The Vikings still rank as one of the better defensive units in the league (18.8 PPG and 333.1 YPG), and they will have a chance to face a Broncos offense that struggles to score (16.6 PPG) and protect the quarterback (30 sacks allowed). Minnesota should be a top-tier D/ST this week while QB Brandon Allen makes his second career start for Denver.